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What is your highlight of the year? Charles
I have to give it to Lupita. That’s the biggest thing that happened this year. No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid. Let’s sleep small and dream big. Wink. Muthoni
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Joe Mfalme is the coolest DJ in town for me. His humility and determination to give nothing but the best…his sense of fashion when it comes to dressing, and especially his shoe game. It’s something I like. But most of all, he has taught me the essence of putting God above everything else.
The who is who in the kenyan entertainment industry
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Our prezzo allowing graffiti back in javs. That’s just awesome. It shows one thing: talent doesn’t cause accidents; careless driving does.
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Witnessing international artistes perform in Kenya – the likes of Alaine, Wizkid, DJ Kid Capri and Konshens. That does it for me.
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LETTER OFTHE MONTH iQru, Ajez…ajez! It’s Githiga Boiz. We really love ‘The Insyder’ mag, especially Bic Mistari courtesy of Bic 2 saanaa! We hope that you’ll feature Clinton’s artwork. Thanks for this mag and continue supporting the teeniez’ talent and world. Shukran. Clinton and Ogash, Githiga Boiz High School
Well done, ‘The Insyder’, keep it up, for your magazine is always more than nice, with good educative, inspiring and encouraging content that not only entertain teens, but also guide us to the right way. Congrats again, ‘The Insyder’. And for we will always not let you down on representing ourselves thru contents such as red corner, slang corner, big up’s e.t.c. One Love! Thomas Kaloki, Mac Bee
I wanna say yew guyz are toppest. Every time I peep into ‘The Insyder’, I always get motivated .Thanks for motivating young artists by displaying their artwork in the Mistari Arts. Keep up with the spirit. You are the best. May God bless iQru. Aming’a Malbeex (404), Mac Bee
If there were awards for the most influential brand among teens, trust me, my vote would go to ‘The Insyder’. Wow! You guys keep us moving no matter how hard we face life here in high school. Cheers and more so to the editorial crew that surprises us with new, fresh content every month. Mob love! Alvin Sospeter, Kaheti Boys
I’d luv to give a big shout-out to your crew for attending our sports event last month. It was just amazing how you fired up the place especially during the entertainment period at night. In other words, you literally killed it! I just can’t wait for your next visit...the anticipation is real! Andrew Kimeu (204), Pioneer Boys
‘The Insyder’ runs the high school world and that’s for sure. I feel like writing a whole essay on how ‘The Insyder ‘has had great impact to me especially when it comes to Bic Mistari.I might not be a good artist but at least I’m working on my skills and very soon my art work will be displayed on that Bic Mistari page. Nevertheless, my shout out goes to you guys for your splendid job and you know what,keep ‘em magazines coming! Lynette, Siaka Gee
This is by far the best mag I’ve seen so far… and I mean it! I don’t know how I would have survived my high school lyf without ua survival tips. I’m a true fan of yua mag. And must I say that yu guys are tha best thing that has ever happened in my high skul life. ‘The Insyder’; all the way to the top! Quintah Nyambura, Kambui Galz
Big up, guyz, for giving us a piece of advice on how to survive Form One in your March issue. Having read your mag for the 1st tym, I must say this is the coolest stuff I’ve ever come across. At least now I’ll know how to conduct myself during funkies. Thanks a lot. Karis, Chano Bee
I can’t believe that I’m not gonna see u guys again now that I’m a candidate and there won’t be any funkies this term. I can only sit in class and reminiscence the good times I had when u guys came over to our school for the Thika Opens. Rest assured I’ll be reading your magazine even after I’m done with high school..well at least for some time though. Massive S/O to your great crew na m-maintain your high standards. James Maina, Thika Hae I wanna say yew guyz are toppest. Every time I peep into ‘The Insyder’, I always get motivated .Thanks for motivating young artists by displaying their artwork in the Mistari Arts. Keep up with the spirit. You are the best. May God bless iQru. Aming’a Malbeex (404), Mac Bee
Connect Hi, Thanks for making my high school life a bed of roses. Cheers, guys, especially to the CEO of the company. Peter Tanui, MFA
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Salaamz, Surely you have proved your ability in organizing efficiently and effectively Kenya’s best mag -- ‘The Insyder’. You guys have taken up successfully the task of keeping Kenyan teeniez abreast with the hottest trends in fashion, music, hae skul stuff n hottest funkiez that bang year in year out. Salute to the iQru one more tym! Byron Oyoo, St. Pius Uriri Bee
Hi, Much love for the awesome work you do. I really love your magazine and everything in it. It’s simply fantastic! It reaches a point in class where I can’t even revise for my exams coz I always re-visit it page by page when the revision starts boring me. Keep up the same spirit coz we really, really love u guys. Lemmi end it there. Stacy (204) Nginda Gee
Aki if it were not for you I would not know what took place in various funkies across a number of top high schools. Yaani it’s only in ‘The Insyder’ that I can be updated on all trendy stuff for teenagers amongstt other things like motivational essays. Waaah! You can’t just make this stuff up! Your mag. is way to dope and to miss it is definitely a diss. Much love for what you do and for those latest 411 news on your website. Marto Msawa, Ex-Njiirian
George Aleki Mapesa: OMG...LOL Paul Gitau: the day of the exam unaoga na sabuni mpya hehee Samuel Gitao: May God b with them coz they don’t understand life Flitzin Gorbarchevmnesh: Tttrrruuueee Josee Mdindy: hahaha ..truee. kwanza term 2... Kennedy Mwangi: Mavuno tym Jose Twain: apo lazima!!! Edith Wamucii: Muthee true Paris Hudeeney Dontre: truest Joseph Praise: nice 1 Sein Ndalilah: hahaar Peter Warui: lol, thats very true. Gabriel Wekesa: BURE Jmayunga Zumah: Wewe,...iyo ni gospel truth bana, unasema nn Virginiah Wanjiru: hahaha so true Baraza Robert: True Cindy Ranks: True Magdaline Wairagu: soooo true Rita Afandi Muhando: That’s really true James Warugu: hahahahahahah lmao
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Winners’ Gallery
presents The Bic Mistari Art Competition is expanding BIC Mistari shall now have three sections: 1. Art Drawings/Cartoons; 2. Original Lyrics/Poems; and 3. Designs (e.g. of clothes and houses). You can now send entries of any of these types. The requirements listed at the bottom left of this page remain. Yours Truly, Bic
Fescemeyer Opiyo, Lynchez Bee
Lee Gitahi, Blaq Spaxx Hae
Rozen Ian (404) Bush Bee Yvette Musumba (304) Na Gee Gee Dorothy Njuguna, Kahu
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Sean Onyango (104) AQ Derrick Kimz (304) Mac Bee
Vivianne Mbago (204) Moi GEE Eldoret
Eric Karira, Kijabe Boys
Do you reckon you have the talent to feature in this section? Send us your artwork. Each month, we will feature entries and pick the top three for inclusion in the winners’ gallery. Awards ceremonies will be held during the April, August and December holidays, with winners receiving fantastic prizes: No 1: Shopping voucher, funky tee & Bic sationery pack No 2: Lunch voucher , funky tee & Bic stationery pack No 3: Travel bag, funky tee & Bic stationery pack For your entry to win, it must be drawn using a Bic biro and must have the Bic logo on it. What’s more? All winning monthly entries will be entered into a draw for an opportunity to win a cool mountain bike or one term’s school fees. Send your entries to The Insyder Bic Mistari, PO Box 51634, Nairobi 00200 Please ensure you include a telephone number on your artwork.
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21. Why is ‘’abbreviation’’ such a long word? 20. Why is the car in front of you always a Toyota? 19. Does it cost you to pay attention? 18. What does HTC stand for? 17. Who came up with the examination system? 16. Can you choke when you try to swallow your own pride? 15. When will Rufftone change his name to Softtone? 14. Where did Eko Dydda disappear to? 13. If you are bald, what colour of hair do they say you have on your driving license? 12. If God sneezes, what should you tell Him? 11. Is the word “dictionary” inside a dictionary? 10. What is Satan’s last name? 9. Can animals commit suicide? 8. Can a short person talk down to a tall person? 7.What is another word for ‘’thesaurus’’? 6. Why does grass only smell when you cut it? 5. For how long will President Mugabe rule Zimbabwe? 4. Why do you always spell “Massachusetts” wrong? 3. What do you call a woman with a beard? 2. What next after KCSE? 1. Has WhatsApp beaten SMS bundles?
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Name: Mrs Mutui. Title: Head of the science department. Subjects taught: Chemistry and biology (104 to 404). Class teacher of...: Form 2M. They are neat, hardworking and competitive; no same girl leads every term. Matron of: CU and Junior Achievers. Motto: To inspire the young to become better, especially to break girls from the myth that they can’t perform well in sciences. Boys or girls?: It’s my first time teaching an all-girl school. I was in a mixed school before I came here. I found that the boys’ classes (streams were separated into sexes) were more lively and active. Boys usually try to impress female teachers. I found that I had to really struggle to get the girls’ interested in class. Advice: Students should use their time well in school and avoid negative peer pressure. There’s a time and place for everything.
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Hi, I am in Form Three. All my classmates seem to have a cool lifestyle. They party every Friday and roll with cool phones and really hot mamas. I feel so left out. The last time I tried to join them, they told me that to join their “Cool Group”, one has to register with 5K in order to be connected to a rich sugar mummy to be sorting them out financially. I can raise the money, but I am scared of the outcome. Please advise me. Robert Hi, First, I applaud you for being very open. Not every student who finds himself or herself in a similar scenario is able to share it with people. Second, you need to find out your priorities. You are in school. Focus on school now; do not let peer pressure derail you from achieving your goals. Third, and finally, do not give out money in order to be hooked up with a sugar mummy. It will just go to waste. You can seek advice from teachers you trust. Ed
How to get any girl you want
By Okumba Okumba
One of the most common mistakes that guys make is giving up pursuing girls before they have even started, because they think that attractive chicks are only interested in men who have good looks and money, or guys who are a certain height, or guys who are a certain age. Sure, there are some girls who are only interested in these things. But most chicks are far more interested in a man’s personality than his wallet or his looks. There are personality traits that attract chicks like a magnet. If you learn what they are and how to use them, you can be one of these guys. You do not have to “settle” for a chick just because you are not rich, tall, or handsome. Let me say this again: if you know how to use your body language and communication correctly, you can make chicks feel the same kind of powerful sexual attraction to you that you feel when you see a hot, sexy girl. This is true. The looks and money barrier is just a social construct of your own making. I know lots of guys who are neither good-looking nor rich yet who get any girl they want, all because they are cool, interesting guys. For guys, it is hard to imagine this as being true, because if we see a chick we do not find attractive, we do not want to sleep with her. She could be the coolest chick in the world, but if we cannot get a boner because of her, we would not want to have sex with her. However, the same is not true for girls. Chicks do not get boners. They get aroused in different ways, and this is what most guys fail to understand. When a girl says, “Oh, I’m not attracted to short guys”, that is not necessarily the truth. It just means that short guys do not make her feel the same way that tall guys do. But if a tall guy were to come and make her feel the way she wants to, you can bet the barn she is going to fall for him, despite his height. It is all about having the right frame of mind and the right beliefs. For more playa tips, visit www.theinsyder.com. The Insyder Magazine - Dec 2014/Jan 2015 | www.theinsyder.com | 11
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We rate and state who’s who in the entertainment scene based on the people, places and events that made a bang and left an unforgettable mark in 2014. They are the newsmakers, movers and shakers in entertainment -2014’s Super 20!
Sema Duramaa!
This list is entirely confined to the impact created upon teeniez. Those featured in it may not necessarily be the best at what they do, but their presence, commercial success, sociocultural influence, social esponsibility, general popularity and appeal are immense.
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Bahati
Octopizzo has proven yet again that he knows what he is doing and that he is here to stay. He is one of the few artistes who have a swag that matches their style of music. 2014 was a great year for him as he released songs that were all hits. The “black star”, as he calls himself, is now relaxed and enjoying being one of the top hip hop artistes in Kenya. The most memorable event for Octopizzo this year out of the studio was his beef with fellow rapper Khaligraph Jones. We were all waiting for it to get ugly but it did not as Octopizzo opted to lie low. We look forward to a great 2015 for Namba Nane. Bahati has once again proved to every Kenyan teen that nothing is impossible. The “Barua” hitmaker deserves all the credit and recognition he has received. His recent song “Visa”, which features Citizen TV reporter Willis Raburu, shows that this gospel artiste of many abilities. 2014 has surely been a great year for Bahati. He is no longer living in people’s shadows. Rather, he is the main man in gospel, if the awards he has received are anything to go by. We wish him nothing but the best.
Noma sana!
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Congrats, Bahati.
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Karis As comedy grows every day, so do the artists involved in it. We have new entrants who are promising to take the industry to new heights. Karis is a standup comedian whom we came to know through the “Churchill Show”. He is talented and knows how to engage the audience. “Hambari Ngani?” he asks. Then he tells us about his granny and her stupid thoughts. If I were to narrate the same content to you, you would not get the joke. I guess this is why I am sticking to writing. Karis is a comedian to watch next year. He could be taking the throne from Churchill.
Nokia Lumia is one of the trendiest phones of 2014. It allows you to do things that you never imagined you could. You can charge the innovativelydesigned Lumia using a wireless charger. The phone allows you to stream music for free. You can easily create your own channels. Put on your headphones and play. Just one click of the camera takes a series of photos. Then you can merge them into one, so everyone in the group looks their best. The Lumia is big, better and faster. With this phone, you do not get to miss out on anything.
Hambari Ngani?
The sound is just too awesome!
Mutwiri!
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Victoria Rubadiri
Seminary Secondary School
Did you know you can get a new ride simply by petitioning the Prezzi? This was the most pleasant surprise for State House Girls who had requested the president to help them replace their aging bus. They even wrote a poem to the first lady on the same, and their prayers were heard and answered almost immediately. If you have an aging school bus, simply request the Prezzi to help you replace the aging bus, make the Prezzi promise, do a poem to the first lady and chill. And pap you will have a bus, it seems like the Prezzi listens to the wishes of the teen’s wishes.
Being the prezzi’s neighbours does pay!
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This mama is the reason dudes are glued to their TVs at prime time. One would think it is for the content, but ask a dude what the day’s news was and all you will get is, “ahhh, ahh, unajua…”. She has been the hottest news anchor this year. We a love the way she combines her beauty and brains when anchoring. Victoria comes out as a strong woman who knows what she wants and what she is doing. When it comes to chemistry in the studio, she makes a great partner. She comfortably fits in with Larry Madowo, who is also a star. The two have changed how we view news. Victoria is headed to greater heights. Only time will tell.
This mama is hawt!
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‘Kookoo’
Twerking
This dance was made popular by Miley Cyrus last year. It will not go away, at least not for now. Ladies love twerking and tweaking the twerk to make it look cooler. The dudes love watching the ladies twerking. This dance is just crazy.
Twerk, really?
“I’m going kookoo coz I love you / I’m going kookoo, nasijishuku, coz I love you” “Kookoo” is the third single off Elani’s debut album “Barua za Dunia”. Sung mostly in Swahili , the song captures the essence of what it feels like to be in love and be loved, in all ways imaginable. It is backed by a track that sounds even better when clapping and tapping your feet along to it. It is an assurance to the listeners that everything will be just fine and will remain perfect. “Kookoo” begins in a slow pace that is soothing -- the best track for an evening relaxation. The song is definitely a hit; an addictive tune.
Elani, baby!
Ati whoot?
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They have their game on. This year the team was at it again. They are the national and also east African champions. They know how to humiliate their opponents with mad skills. The team consists of humble players who are easy to work with. They do not feel like the celebrities they are. When it comes to AND1 skills, “Upper be the teacher”. The team members are amazing. They can, dribble, dunk and humiliate opponents. We are looking forward to seeing how far they will go next year.
Air Uppah!
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Larry Madowo
We can comfortably say that Larry Madowo is the king of TV. Who thought that watching news could be fun? He is a force to reckon with on TV. His show “The Trend” is one of the most watched TV programmes. Larry is transforming news. His style makes us smile and even laugh. He is also big in social media. Larry has a huge following on Twitter. This shows how big and influential he is. He deserves a part on the back this year.
Larry yubambisha ‘The Trend’ mbaya!
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DJ Joe Mfalme is a king for real. We probably know him from his crazy mixes on Capital Fm, where he is a resident DJ. We all love him, don’t we? This year was a good one for DJ Joe Mfalme. Apart from receiving mad love from his fans and winning awards, he got a chance that any deejay would die for. DJ Joe bagged a deal with one of UK’s biggest television stations, Box TV International, where he plays African music. Let us hope that come next year, he will take the industry to the next level.
Big up to this humble and talented guy!
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‘Dabotap’
When I first heard this song, I knew it would be a hit. It is not only funny but relatable. Who does not dabotap? Hands up! No one. Everyone is into that culture, especially #TeamMafisi. You are on Instagram and you see a hot mama, you just like it. It is on Instagram that you get to like strangers’ pictures and get away with it. The song is all about relationships on social media sites, particularly Instagram. Instagram is the in thing…and we “double tap” to like a clip. The song capitalises on something we love -- our weird behaviour of liking the images we see and love. The flow by Mejja, Madtraxx and Kora is just awesome. “Dabotap” is a funny song that tells our story. You see yourself in the song.
Kansoul ya mafisi!
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This is the deal. Take pictures, share them with your friends and give no room for stalking. So you are in a bash, and you want to tell. Well, not tell, but show what you are up to. And you want to do this instantly. Here is the solution: Instagram, or IG, as it is commonly known, is the way to go. Take pictures and share them instantly. Who is still on Facebook? And based on the maker’s description, it is a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your life with friends and family. Take a picture or video, choose a filter to transform its look and feel, then post it on Instagram. It is that easy. You can even share your clips on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more. Instagram is a new way to see the world. There you go. Join and follow us.
Kainstagram kako yuuest!
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Lipala is the special dance for the song “Sura Yako” by Sauti Sol. It is a traditional Luhya dance that entails coordinating the movement of the hand and leg. Lipala enables people to move around and mingle as they express their joy and happiness in dancing. Forget about twerking, lipala is more “tsunamic”. The dance sparked an online drive dubbed “lipala movement”. We wonder what the Sauti Sol have in store for us in 2015.
Umenikalia chapati!
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Rabbit Last year, Rabbit stated he was in the big league. Well, this year, he has proven that he is the king as far as hip hop is concerned. Rabbit is a humble artiste who knows how to charm his fans and never disappoints when he is on stage. He has the energy to put the stage on fire and leave you yearning for more. This year was a big one for him. He had a very powerful campaign for the teens, dubbed Six Colors. Through the project, he dropped a new song and video every month.
WhatsApp is the ultimate solution to the problem of your mum invading your privacy and literally stalking you on Facebook. With this application, you can chat with friends, create groups for your crew and share stories, just as if you are having a face-to-face conversation. Did I say you can even share photos on this platform? WhatsApp makes interaction simple. Since privacy is key, you do not have to worry about your mum. With Facebook, you do not know who is watching. WhatsApp is the best communication app ever. However, it is so addictive that you will sleep and wake up with your phone in your hands. As a result, be sure you will be arguing with your folks very often. Imagine chatting with your girlfriend then your mum calls you. You do not hear her because you are lost in the conversation. This can make mama angry, and it can land you in s**t. Another thing: you risk crashing your phone, especially if it is a kamchinku.
Way to go, Kaka Sungura!
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Kawhatsapp, mtu wangu!
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Churchill Churchill has remained relevant in comedy. He is funny and knows how to reinvent himself. Churchill enters this list not as a comedian but a mentor and a key relevant party in entertainment. He has nurtured talent and given a lot of young people opportunities. The likes of Eric Omondi, Sleepy, David the Student and Chipukeezy partly owe their success to him.
“When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child that no matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid. Thank you.” When Lupita said this, she meant it. For a girl from Africa and the 254 to be specific, to win an Academy Award is not just an ordinary thing. This was her year. She turned out to be the most talented actor this year. If all the accolades she has in her bag are anything to by -- from the Oscar to a BET award -- Lupita has definitely placed the 254 on the global map. She is just amazing on the camera and off the camera.
Godfather wa comedy!
Sema kurepresent Kenya Diaspora!
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Sauti
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When Sauti Sol released “Nishike”, most of us, especially boys, were up in protest. We had nothing good to say about the group. Little did we know that they were working on something that would be an anthem. “Sura Yako” is not only a great song but one that is Sauti Sol -- it defines them. Such music is what made us love them from the word go. The song is amazing and its lyrics are simple, catchy, believable and relatable. What’s more, its video is genius!
These boys have made Kenya proud.
You are awesome! Keep rocking!
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Sauti Soul:
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auti Sol, 254’s most sensational African acoustic and Afro-fusion band. An award winning and multi-talented East’s Africa most celebrated Afro-pop band whose music is uniquely soothing and well-rounded with a blending warm resonant and mélange of energetic rhythms encompassing a mix of soulful voices with vocal harmonies, guitar riffs and drum rhythms. The multi-talented Sauti Sol is nothing you have ever experienced before. The African acoustic band consists of Baraza, Chimano and Mudigi met while in High school(Uppah) where they formed a music group called Voices of Light in 2005. Soon than later, they met guitarist Otieno, who attended Strathmore School, at the Alliance Francaise in Nairobi becoming a band group of four members. The band is inspired by the choices, consequences and challenges that the Kenyan youth face and the need to revamp the music industry with a different unique sound that cuts across all age groups.
the afro pop kings
Musically, they are inspired by Fadhili Williams, Daudi Kabaka and other established African artists such as Salif Keita and Lokua Kanza. Alliance Francaise in Nairobi has been their haven. They were finalists of the Spotlight on Kenyan Music 2006. They have had several shows at the Alliance Francaise since 2006, and in 2008 April held their first solo-concert at the same venue. The response has been magnificent and overwhelming. Their music is uniquely soothing and well rounded. Some of their songs are Nairobi, Subira, Wangeci, Asubuhi, Zosi, Mapacha, mafunzo ya dunia, Sunny days, Wera, Asante Sana Baba, and Mushivala Nishike and their latest Sura yako which has received massive airplay. Individually each member is a graduate from their various Universities they attended where Chimano attended the University of Nairobi (UON) for a degree in Journalism, Mudigi studied banking and accountancy at African
Nazarene University, Otieno is a graduate of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) with bachelor degree in Actuarial Science and lastly Baraza is an alumni of United States International University (USIU) having studied Journalism. Sauti Sol released their debut song and first album – Mwanzo, on 4 August 2009.Two years later, on 25 February 2011, they released their second studio album – Sol Filosofia.Their third studio album, which is yet to be titled, is set for release this year. In the long run some songs in these albums have earned the band a number of accolades, awards and nominations. The band has had successful tours around the world, topped Kenyan charts and gained international attention. The group is definitely set for the stars and we expect them to keep releasing hits after hit… you better watch this space because they are definitely Kenya’s Best.
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Big ups! MANG’U HIGH Freshia (304) to Lewis (404): Ssup!Ma missmentation nazo. Hope hutawai nisahau even though u hood far from me. Thanks 4 the advice of life and I learned a lot out of ‘em. Gabbie(304)to Lewis(404): Hey Hun? This long distance is killing me already but all in all ntakuwa patient.Was at your place(school) never saw u ile contest. THIKA HIGH Mercy(304) to Wycliffe(404): Ma missmentations nazo. Manze break tah silence coz its driving me nuts. Anyway,success in your studies.Mob love. Bhakita Lopez(304) to taylor Elvin:Watsup my dear. Kukumiss nayo.Btw,mida we’ll talk even if we are not in good terms.Anyway,nakumiss excess.Mob love and chop smart. Harriet(304) to Sharks(304):Hey,kukumiss nayo ni most waaa!Anyway,chop hard and smartest. KIRWARA BOYS Freshia(304)to Frank(204) :Wadup dude.Though u decided kutulia sana,haina mambo. Just missing you so much.Chop hard and smart. Harriet(304) to Mathew(404): Hey man.Uko aje,mi niko poa tu.Lyf takin me fab 2.Mambo ni ng’ang’ana 2.Anyway,chop hardest 2 make your goal.Miss u sana. Mercy,Freshia,Jayne,Evan(404) to Chris Kadogo(404): Heeh awolan! Ma missment nayo.. waa!Nakumiss 2 excess.Hope life is kul and soma kwa bidii. ST.SPARTA(THIKA) Freshia(304) to Peter(204). Haez ma missment nayo.Ope uko sawa and me I’m ok 2.Lyf rocks and its kul.Chop hardest. Freshia(304 to Sam(304):Hey,wassup.Ma missment nayo.Hope uko kul. Chop hardest pal lots of luv 2 sana.Xoxo!! Bakhita Lopez(304) to Sparta(304):Hey hun.Ma missment nayo.Anyway,chop hard and smartest.Lots of luv pal. Bakhita Lopez(304) to Aleki(304):Waddup swtest?Kukumiss nayo waaa even can’t tell.Hope life is kul n taking yu smartest. Anyway,chop smart and hardest so as to brighten your future. Mercy(304) to Anto(204): Wassup buddy?Kukimiss 2
ndizo zangu.Chop smart koz lyf is not easy bila studies. Chop smartest ma diah. ST.PAUL’S KENOL Bakhita Lopez(304) to Ted Ville Timothy(304):Sema cutes. Kukumiss ndizo zangu.Hope u kul and skul lyf is taking u well.Aki nakupenda 2 excess. ST.PETERS GATUANYAGA Bhakita Evaluna(304) to Bash(404):Wassup bff.Hope lyf is taking u kul.Kukumiss ndio zangu.Mob luv and soma hard. SEMA BOYS Evaluna(304) to Wallah(404):Wassup diah. Hope lyf is coolest in skul. Anyway,chop hard and smartest 2 achieve yo’ goals. MAKUENI BEE Bhakita Evaluna(304) to Maxyne(404):Ssup swts. Ma missmnetations nazo. Nakupenda san asana.Nothing will separate us swts. KIJABE BOYS Bakita(404) to John Kinuthia(404):.Ssup diaz.Ope yo kulest.Chop hardest coz the strongest person is he who stands alone.Anyway,mob luv dearest. Lopez(404) to Benson(404). Wassup bro.Kukumiss nayo. Waaah!Its 2 much,can’t even try 2 estimate it.Anyway,chop smart. Bhakita(404) to Boneye(404):Hey diaz.Hope u kul.Anywaiz,I’m still mad at you.We’ll talk over mida. MBUGITI BOYS Bakita and Freshia(404)to Kevin Nduati(404:.Wassup decko.Kukumiss nayo waa waa!Anywaiz,chop hard and smart.We’ll talk home as usual.Missing u big. AQ Gabbie(304)to Brian Alberberts(404): Buddy! Me missin u big.U rock ma world up comrade.Otherwise hope uko poa.Swag out kwa papers. Gabbie(304) to Bior(304) Heey cousin?Hope uko poa.He!He! Love u big. Freshia(304)to Ken(204): Break the silence man.Enweiz kukuhata ndo zangu.Chop bro. MATUNGULU BOYS Gabbie(304) to Jacob O. Chris(304):Thnking of you is no harm but 4getin you is the crime issue.I love ya and you light my world up.Chop smartest.*winks* Gabbie(304) to Davince(304). Hey bro? Miss u big siz.Will always love you.Endelea kustruggle na books.
Freshia(304) to Davince(304): Hey yu.Iyo silence zii,naikataa. Ebu changamka na ubonge. CHANIA BOYS Patriciah(204) to Elvis(304):Ey swts.Vipi kukumiss 2 ndizo zangu.I love yew. Freshia(304) to Elvis(304):Ey,niaje ope uko poa.Chop smartest. Freshia(304) to Robert(304):Ssup swts,kukumiss nayo?enyewe ulinibamba 2 tah fullest.Chop hard lakini. Harriet(304) to Lemick(304):Wassup hun. Lots of missments and fantasisation is drivin mi crazy. Anywaiz,chop smart like I. PIONEER BOYS Haynes(304) to Laura(304) Riara springs:Can’t wait to know u! Baf Fadhil(404) to Zahra Tayolo(304) New light:Love you. Breezy(304) to Martha(304) Compuera gee: Chop smart. Love yu! Ayub(304) & Yassin Munyanya to Sharon(204),Vanessa Wendy(304) Buru Gee:Lovely dolls bigtym...KooKoo.XOXO!! Joseph Karanja(304) to Winy Patience(304) &Olive Wangeci(204):Miss yew big tym. Peter Mungai(304) to Ivy Njeri(404) Riara Springs: Missin you so much!XOXO!! Brian Mwadime(304) to Rose G. Wanji(304) Mustard seed:Missed you lots.Come back home.#MaHitta Robin Ndubai(304) to Joan(304) Bristar Gee: Love you. Lawrence Mwanzia to Angela Mwanzia(404) Pioneer Girls:Love you big.Success in yo’ exams. Mathew Kihanda to Teresa(304) Riara Gee: Missing u most,can’t wait for holz.#LoveYou Sam Waruru(304) to Gladys Warindi(304) Riara Girls: Can’t wait to see u.#XOXO Jimmy Mureithi & Brian Wanjau(304) to Julie Nguyo(404),Teresa(404),Stella Wanja(404):Can’t wait to meet all of you.#XOXO Collins Tireu(204) to Yvonne Tawarar(204):Miss u!Big tym! Evans Siele(204) to Nelly Kimani(204) Mary Hill:Missin you so much. Danny Rokik(304) to Cecily Mxoh(304) Nginda gee: Love u big n much. Arnold Tallib(304) to Babe
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Risper(304) Karima gee:Love you babe & missing you so much. Jimmy Mureithi & Brian Wanjau to Joy Wamah(Precious Blood): Loving u & missing u.#XOXO Paul Sirya(304) to Yvonne Shiro(304) Compuera Gee: Missing yu lots.Mob luv. Ian(204) to Darleen(104) Moi Girls Nai: Missin yu soo much!I love yu. Juma Boy(204) & Brian Mwadime(304) to Fosi,Fiona,Zamzam(Msoh): Miss u so much! Paul Sirya(304) to Fidaus(304) Elite Nyahururu:I love you. Missimg you big! Francis Kariuki(304) to Triza Nyokabi(304) Riara Springs:Wuu!Mapenzi,love you most! Mike Karanja(304) to Pretty Rosebell(204) Lukenya:Love you lots & Missin u too.. mwaaahhh!!! Chris Macharia(304) to Cynthia Karimi(304) St.Francis Mang’u: Lots of love. Derrick Kyalo(304) to Lydia Wanjira(304) Riara Girls:Love you fam! Derrick Kylao(304) to Michelle(404) Riara Girls: Success fam!! Love you! Allan Gathitu (304) to Daisy Kimari(304),Valerie(304) Buru Gee: Mard luv beauties! Paul Mungai(204) to Stella Wanja & Teresa Buru Gee: Missing u most. Kiguta Ndikwa(204) & Brian Wanjau(304) &Paul Mungai (204) to Elizabeth Wairimu MaryHill: Missing u much! James Peter(204) to Elyne State House Gee: IMYSFM! Bernard Kariuki(204) to Claire Wairimu:Missing u guyz so much. Ian(204) to Ivy Wairimu(204) Precious Blood:Miss u siz! Jeffrey Kanja(104) to Morreh Gatweku(104) Njiiris High:Be cool,stay smooth bro. Samuel Mungai(404) to Jackie I-Qru:You are one cool lady. Eric Mwenda(204) to Cathy(304) Kenya High:Big lolest 2 yah! Yahseen Keya(304) to Vanessa Kalekwa(304) Buru Gee: Missed yah big!Stay safe #Peace Kandee Markie(304) to Nicole and Rozie(304)Riara Springs:Mob tough love! Bonnie Peterson(304) to Natasha Njeri(404)Elite High School:Love you big tym!!
MAC BEE Thomas Kaloki(404) to Michelle Ndeti(304) Mat Gee:Even if u r a million miles away.Luv iz da only amour dat we need. Mwaaah! Thomas Kaloki(404) to Sarah Mweu(Mum Gee): Though you decided kutulia xanar,haina mambo.Just missin you so much. Thomas Kaloki(404) to Bridgit Mutaa: Mob luv baib.U take da most part of ma heart. Thomas Kaloki(404) to Ann(204) Mat gee:Hae siz.Chop vismart. Caleb Muia(404) to Esther Mutunga(304)Nyayo Gee: Hi.I am glad to remind u dat u r da pillar of ma heart.Chop vihard madze knowing dat I’m always thinking bout you. Alex Muindi(404) to Maureen(404) Tawa Gee: Hae hun.Miss u big! Alex Muindi(404) to Faith Nzioki(404) Mat Gee: Ssup gal. Missing to c yah. Steve Kiema(404) to Grace Musyoka(304) Muthale Gee:Keep it real en rolling. Brian Makau(404) to Barbra Makena(404) Matori Gee: Love and cherish u dear… Thomas Kaloki(404) to Mercy Wafula(404) Kyethivo Gee: B happy alwaiz and keep the fire burning.Mob luv yah. Brian Makau(404) to Merisha Adiptho(404) Moi Girls Eld: Chop vigwan dia,I love u!! Neville Ngenzi(404) to Tracey Mitau(404) Munyu Gee: Dear Darling,wish I could not forget that u are mine.Missing and loving you each day gets me from my bed with a smile. Malbeex(404) to Choxx(404): Madze yew chics are hawt.Keep working hard.Luv yew all. Malbeex(404) to Annah(404) Choxx: Always be my best. Dopest Luv Malbeex(404) to Felicia and Edna(404’s) Ngara Gee: I will always remember yew.Chop hard,work smart. Malbeex(404) to all Mac Gee(404’s): Hope yew are working hard coz tha game is really tough.Wishing yew fab tym. Thomas Kaloki(404) to Bridgit Mutua(404)Mac Gee: Haez?I
gonna say ma appreciation to u bby gal.Duirng holz u gave mi most of your tym.Big Up once more.Alwaiz 2gether as one. Thomas Kaloki(404) to Angela Mule a.k.a. Qui Lee(Karatina Uni): Big up 4 the maturity and wisdom you shown during that short holiday we did meet. MUTIGE BOYS Reuben Gatimu(404) to: Pauline Njeri(404) Kabare Gee:I.L.Y.S.F.M.Chop smart.. mwaaah!! Shanny Willy(404)Kabare Gee:Friends with benefit cutie. Betty(404): I’m longing to meet you..Lol! All 304’s Kiburia Girls: Keep the fire burning. Janet(404),Vera(404) U always made ma day..Success! Julie(304) Muruguru Gals: U kill man,uko tu sawa. All 404’s Mutige Boys:Success and chop smart. ST. MARY’S GIRLS KIANGIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL Dianah to Felix( 404): Swits Luv yew sanah.Nyc times.Teh kea just for ma sake...BYE!! Dianah to Rigarn: TxaTxah.Uko poa?Meh nko smart kukugotea tuh.Bye!! Yvonne to Emmanu(404): Xaxa!I knw its kinda weird tew xay hae n hatujuani.Buh the truth is tht I’ve heard lots bout yew kutoka kwa Jibril Cameroon.Maxlamz tew ndo zangu.Stay safe. Yvonne to Jim(404): Sup swits!Hope u doing great. Maxalmz tew n missed yah.. Oh!Btw,check me out kwa Insyder ya May..Ace tymz. Yvonneto Jared(404): WaWawah!Ata cjui nxeme?Za Kunyamaza?! Nway,hope u r doing good.Chop smart ma dear.Nyc tymz. Jahkey to Fellow:I donno you buh ave heard lotsa gud stuff about u.Nyc tymz.I’m just sayin Hi and I hope yo Ace..Adios. Monkhezron Amira(404) to Yvonne: Hellow there.Howz you?Me nko pia n hope yo rocking diem books.By tha I’m looking 4ward.Tew meet yew someday.Fab moments. Jemimah(404) to Felix(404):Hello dude.U driving somebody bananas over be here..WTF!I give her seconds
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and she’ll be ni the ICU!God forbid!Pliz just take good care of ma siz!Fab tym. Melow Dee to Felix: Mmmh!Kumbe u r da dude whoz making me pal go haywire??Nwei u r da best love birds so far n keep da swag up coz her love 4 yew grows every sec of his lyf.Make sure u buy da mag @ least 2 have her memories n also feel her close to yew.She’z da best of em all n so try n be tha best 4 her ama?Tek kea as we take care of her.Gat to go..Nyc tym. TEZ HIGH (TERIGE HIGH) Nemu <304> to Tash St. Marys Gee <304> Hae Doc! Masmissmentations kibao. Hpe 2 c u soon. Mob luv. Bob <304> to Sylvia <204> Oletipis Gee. Heylowha! Gaga lurv… Denis Meli <304> to Beetow <304> Loreto Matunda Gee. Miss yah much. Cravin 4 da holz. Luv yah!!! Kevin Mullaii <304> to Magy <304> Criscent Gee… mob luv, enjoyed yah company… missyah Adero <304> 2 Trizah <204> Coullsion Gee. Waah! I dnt even knw where to start uh u made mah day I da musiq fest, miss u lyk shyt! Ol da hugs n kisses pretty one! Kevoh <304> 2 Facks <304> Coullsion Gee.. Am aced up wid ur luv beib… U made ma dei’musiq fest’. Luv u big. Mullai Mrui <304> to Lesly <204> Naks Gee… heey w@ ssup!!! Still waiting to rock wid yah! Lol! Denis Meli<304> to Marie <304> Naks Gee… Miss yah company. Thnks u made mah dei! Elly <304> to Emmah <204> Bahati Gee… W@s up! Sweet pie miss u moh than words can explain, ope 2 see u A.S.A.P. coz dem sweet memories r killing me, mwaaeet!! Oliver<304> 2 Lilly <204> Loreto Limuru. Wazup!! Hunny, miss yah much. Hpe uko poa mest. Luv yah mob! Deis Chogeh <304> to Zuhura <304> Naivasha Gee. Miss yah much gyal dyn’ tew talk tew yah A.S.A.P.
Kevoh, Denoh, Adero (Okumu) Mullaii <304> tew Linda, Jamimah, Monica, Cynthia, Leiyan, Krystl… n dem ol of Wellsprings Gee.. Luv yah all!!! MUTIGE BOYS SCHOOL Kevoh Yout <404> to Esther Wangechi <404> Karoti. U ar amazing just the way you aare, when you smile... amazing. Emily Kiama <304> Mutithi Gee, don mind. Zipporah <404> I love you. Laban Junior <404> to Priscilla and all 304s Kiburia Gee. Mob love to you all. June <404> and all 404s Ngaru Gee. Success people. All Mutige Boys 404s chop smart tukutane uni. Chris Mureithi <404> to Leah and all 404s Kamahhuha Gee u rock!! Ann Mwas and all 404s Tambaya wish you luck for rill. All 404s Murige Boys success. Salome <404> Karoti Big up to you pal. All 404s Kagumo Gee. Work hard. Play hard. Deno cool <404> Aniger Twita <404> Senior Chief Gee and Jessica Duncan <404> Naro Muro Gee hi LOL. Miss you all. Khartel Ian Denis <404> to Eva Karimi <404> St Mary’s Kiangima manze umemute tu sana. All 404s success. Carol Destiny <404> Thumaita Gee mob love to you gal. Emily <304> Kabahre big up. All 404s Mugumo success. All 404s mutige Boys hard work pays. Victor Maia <404> to Grace Karanja <404> Kiburia Gee I expect more from yew and break the silence, love you swit. @ Xoniah <404> you are awesome. Allano Kizangila <404> to Julliet Wangechi <304> Muruguru Gee mob love, keep chopping. Angie <404> Ngaru Gee missing you big. Lavi <404> St Mary’s Mwea mob love. Jess James <404> karoti ajez arif miss u. Vicky <404> New Jogoo Road School missing you like sh*t. Smoqee <404> to Keshie <304> Mugumo Gee always in ma heart baib. Joan <304> Kiburia gals, miss you beautiful one.
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Picharazzi ies 2014 Funk
In Pics
Uppah Open is the noisiest
Uppah the B-ball Kings at KSSSA games in Mombasa
Rift Valley Academy scoop the Blackrock Rugby trophy
Pumu Talent Day is so turnt up
Rabbit brings the house down Twerking becomes popular
Aquinas dudes have a good Insyder moment
Mr and Miss High School visit our office
The excitement of an Insyder gig
XTR takes place at Braeburn
I’m so happy...
Mang’u Open has it’s fun bits
Stach Journalism Day is awesome
Pioneer School Sports Day is a blast
Insyder rocks them all
Nyeri Drama Fest has the best of costumes
2014 Rugby Champions St. Peter’s Mumias after thrashing Maseno in Mombasa
MFA dudes in a celabratory mood
Ni shule gani ndio kusema?
Thika Hae’s standing ovation for The Insyder
B-ball is the in thing at Ofafa Jericho Ma’ Hill cute smiles Blackrock ain’t Blackrock without swag | The Insyder -Dec 2014/Jan 2015 | www.theinsyder.com iQru’s36 Davie gives BushMagazine Gee chicks some motivation
Elani make a surprise appearance at Stach
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eak sp Out!
teeniez’ opinion about stuff that
affect ‘em
THE ABORTION DEBATE
Away with the uniform
In September, Jackson Tali, a nurse, was sentenced to death after being found guilty of carrying out an abortion on a teenager five yeas ago, leading to the death of both the mother and the foetus. Students of Huruma Girls High School share their view on the matter. By Thomas Rajula Weeee harakisha twende
Ni kuhama!
Closing day goodbyes
Damaris Maina (204)
Talk about walking in a convoy
Pumu rule the streets Sasa nikuulize, niende hivi down ama?
we’re coming
home!
Babes from Moi Girls Kamangu are all smiles
Our picharazzi catches up with some teeniez as they prepare for the Dec holz. Boy, isn’t everyone happy to get out of school?
I wonder if the parents knew. If they did, then they should have shared the punishment. If they didn’t, I can only imagine the pain they feel at losing their girl this way. The doctor deserves what he got. Parents should give teenage mothers help in raising a child, since the deed is already done, and they can go back to school after they finish nursing.
Vanessa Waigwa (104)
How could he accept to perform an abortion on an underage girl? It goes against the constitution, the Bible and Kenyan societal norms; it’s killing somebody! The doctor should take responsibility for the consequences of his actions.
Elizabeth Gateto (104)
Pumu guys are at the wrong stage
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It was totally the doctor’s fault…. He should have advised her on other options to make a future for herself. Action should be taken against anyone who encourages young girls into aborting. I feel so sorry for her parents to have to go through such a loss.
Kairi Boys pose for the picharazzi
Sheila Kokonya (304)
Kijabe Girls plot where to hook up during the holz
Natasha Mbithe (204)
Cannot escape the sniper’s camera
The guy thought he was trying to help the girl. I think girls should avoid abortion because you could die.
Abortion is illegal and the doctor knew that. The girl died, which the doctor also knew the consequences to. I think this was a murder case in the judge’s eyes, and I agree with the sentence.
Winnie Mwathi (304)
The judgement was correct and should serve as a lesson to others. I think girls should be helped to make other choices besides aborting when they fall pregnant and no one should aid them in getting abortions.
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feature
Meet Timothy Mwangi (304), the coolest dude in Queen of Apostles Seminary High School By Muthoni Wachira
SILVER SWAG
urban vessel (saved Meet Charley Andrews, a gospel artiste, r and performer and cool guy), poet, lyricist, songwrite By Okumba Okumba
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e is the reigning Gospel Award winner for the Xtreem Teeniez Gospel Awards. His genre of music is gospel genge. And he won the Mavuno Teen Rapper of the Year award in 2012. Silvah Mistarish (real name Charley Andrews) started singing while in Class 7, but became more serious about it when he joined Machakos Boys School, where he used to record music using instrumentals from Jamaica. Despite using instrumentals that the society ocassionally terms “secular”, Silvah always freestyled in gospel. He received a lot of support from the school’s principal, who always knew his talent would take him places. Silvah became very popular in Machakos county because of his style of music. He is a student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, where he is pursuing a degree in information technology. He is also a certified programmer and a Symbian application developer. SIlvah’s latest single, “Shadow Madow”, has taken the gospel airwaves by storm.
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The singer tells us more about himself. Why the name Silvah Mistarish Silver is an expensive ornament. Mistarish came from the artiste’s unique talent of playing with vocals, hence the name Silvah Mistarish. Inspiration Life inspires this guy. People who live with a purpose inspire him a lot. He is the ambassador for Young Stunner Clothing Line, Kenya. He is the brain behind the comical track, “Ujinga Ni”. He creates political anthems in universities. And he has two singles coming soon andplans to collaborate with two major stars. An advice to all upcoming artistes “Education is key, study as a duty to mankind and then talent comes later,” SIlvah says. Five years from now He sees himself as being the best gospel artiste in Kenya. And he hopes to have started an antijigger campaign. On being featured in ‘The Insyder’ “I’ve always dreamt of featuring on ‘The Insyder’ magazine,” SIlvah says. “It was and still is the dopest teeniez’ magazine. I’m very humbled to be here.”
1. Female celeb you have a crush on Locally, Sage. Her voice is enough to get me out of the house. Internationally, actress Chloë Grace Moretz (‘Kick-Ass’). She’s just a hot, nice chick who can’t reject you on the first date. 2. Favorite hangout with your pals over weekends Zaytoon Restaurant. 3. Three words for chicks who use “X” instead of “S” on social media Hao mi maodi! 4. would you date a girl who plays FIFA? If she can beat me in FIFA, then why not? 5. What you would wear when going out to an event with your pals A pair of snapbacks, a silver chain, an oversized low cut vest, jogger pants and High Tops (Adidas shoes).
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the y
RED corner
Floetry fury
Intro (Mejja) Yoo, Manze, Huu Ni Mejja Manze Okwonkwo Madtraxx, Hii Track ni Noma, Chorus: Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, Twende, Juu Kwa Juu, Juu Kwa Juu, Juu Kwa Juu, Juu Kwa Juu, Twende, Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, Verse 1(Mejja): Twende Juu, Twende Chini, Ukichoka Shikilia Chini, Uwe Na Miaka Themanini Ama Arubaini, Kata Kiuno Kama Una Mashini, Ni Sisi Tena, Mejja Na Mad-Trizzy, Combination, Utachizi, Weka Manzi Poa Ama Nimpeleke Missing,
Ule Dem Ako Na Micro Mini, Anaku Bamba Piga Kiswahili, Kama Umekwama Fanya Hivi, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Verse 2(Madtraxx): I Said It, Who Got The Biggest Appetite For Kenyan Ladies, Haiwezi Kua Madtraxx, Its Your Boy Mad-Trizzy, Tha, Tha, Tha, Thats A Lie, I’m A Super Crazy Guy Jo Kutoka Nai, Ooooooookay, I Sey Di Aii Di Jammy Jammy Jammy Jammy, I Sey Di Aii Di Jammy Jammy, Jina Ni Mad-Trizzy, A.K.A Mwenda Mchizi, Kama We Ni Manzi, Unakatika Hivi, Juu Kwa Simiti, Ingine Juu Ya Kiti, Unazungusha Tu, Ukienda Chini, Unaniangalia, Nakurushia Mbili, Nakuguza Haga, Unaskia Thithi, Wacha Haraka, Vuta mini Chini,
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Tukifika Home, Ntakupiga Mi(ti), Ntakupiga Mi(ti), Anza Kwa Kitanda Tumalizie Kwa Ki(ti), Ntakupiga Mi(ti), Ntakupiga Mi(ti), Anza Kwa Kitanda Tumalizie Kwa Ki(ti), Manze Hiyo Ni Fiti, Chorus: Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, (Ndio Mchezo Wa Kisasa) Juu Kwa Juu, Juu Kwa Juu, Juu Kwa Juu, (Ndio Mchezo Wa Kisasa) Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, Chini Kwa Chini, (Ndio Mchezo Wa Kisasa) Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa, Nyongwa,
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Nyongwa By The Kansoul (Mejja, Madtraxx & Kid Kora)
Jina La Gava: Michael O’ Brian Jina la Msanii: De Sizza Reppin’: Makuyu Boys School Track: “What the World Makes” The world has made me able, Just because I was always stable, I had to make what I learnt my strong stable, East or West, we all have our list of best, No matter what was thrown at me I was sure I could pass the test, Because I didn’t want to let it end or let it fall, So I played pretend or fake a fall, Wonderin if I should go where I didn’t know, Although I had no strength I knew I could crawl, Efforts on point that I hit my targets as if I’m using a bow, Confidence so real it can be seen from head to toe, But when you doubt your ability, And you doubt your identity, It means your life becomes too big a mystery.
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Poet: Faruq Kinuthia (Itchy Finger) School: Aq Title: “Emulate”
Name: Agnes Muiruri School: Katchez Gee Form: 404 TITLE: OUR LOVE People say our love is freak, Their comments make mi squeak, I believe that what we love is strong, And that its going to last long, Becoz what we have is real, And that’s is not a deal. Our love is like that of Cinderella, Only that you are my umbrella, You are my knight and shining amour I just want to be n your arms, Just like the only snow white, One word for our love, ’ALRIGHT’ I know our love is crazy, But what binds us is not lazy, Even if people say its not right It is worth our fight, Two of us have equal might, Our love is that tight.
You went away even without a farewell, Stopped my world to its very roots, Searched my soul but I found no excuse, Do you really have to do this to me? Stop the stupid act, let’s get to reality, You said you love me it’s just words, Nothing to prove it, guess it isn’t us, Yet again maybe you did, We got close overtime; yes we did, I ain’t taking anything for granted, This just proves that I am obsessed with you, An obsession of love, On that has a special spark, I hope it won’t die off, I know you won’t die off, AT LEAST NOT FOR NOW.
Jina La Msanii: Deno Cool Reppin’: Mutige Bee Track: “Jesus is the Life Essence” Jesus is the life essence With him you’ve got no expense No expense while in his presence He came and stood before all mens N like little kids in silence He taught us that salvation is heaven’s license For God so loved the world so now or hence People may come back to their sense He’s watching us like a magnifying lens Hoping the day we would realize that prudence Aint no common sense God is coming but do not tense Just ask 4 forgiveness n go on with the trends Of praying, u need to commense.
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December birthday mates
October
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Sometimes things don’t go as smoothly as planned. And there are times when things don’t go smoothly at all. But that doesn’t mean you need to give up on it. You just need a little more faith and time. Try again. You know what they say; the third time’s the charm!
Taurus April 21-May 21 Posers are so lame. You really can’t stand them. Open your eyes, Taurus, ‘cause a friend in your life is a mega poser. You haven’t been able to spot it because you thought they were a sincere and genuine people. Don’t blow up their spot just yet.
Scorpio (October 24-November 22) You’re a naturally friendly person so it’s really easy for people to assume you’re flirting with them. Your friends know you so it’s no big deal, but you should watch yourself when you meet new people. You don’t want peeps to think you’re flirting with them.
(September 24-October 23) You’re a really passionate person and when you believe in something you just have to voice your opinion! You need someone in your life who will support you and your outspoken ways. Keep your eyes open for guys with leadership quality today.
Raheem Sterling (December 8) Ellie Goulding (December 30)
virgo (August 24-September 23) You made friends with someone recently and you guys are totally hitting it off! You two think alike and just get along so well, it’s shocking. Your other friends are a little jealous of your new relationship, but once they see what a fab person your new friend is, they’ll be gung ho about her, too.
SAGITTARIUS
You’re stretching yourself too thin, Pisces! It’s true that you have tons of things to do and little time to do it, but there’s no need to go crazy here. There’s time to get everything done. All you need to do is plan ahead. Take a little break and give yourself a break.
Take charge today, Sag! Don’t do things because people tell you, instead do them because you want to. Take a leadership role and delegate. You don’t want to be in the back seat forever! Climb in the front, decide on the direction you want to travel towards and get moving!
(June 22-July 22)
Don’t do anything without planning first. This means steering clear of anything spontaneous and sporadic! If a friend asks you to do something that’s very last minute, you should think twice about it. It’s probably a bad idea to steer away from your planned out day.
Psy (December 31)
(November 23-December 21)
(January 20-February 18)
Your friend is obsessed with someone at the moment and it’s all he/she ever talks about. They talk about them so much that you know every minor detail about this person. You’re sick of hearing about the infatuation! You want your friend back -- the one who was actually fun to hang out with.
Fuse ODG (December 2) Christina Aguilera (December 18)
(December 22-January 20)
Parents, teachers or other authority figures really get you wrong and leave you feeling misunderstood and a little bitter. Yes they have underestimated you, but you haven’t explained things in a calm and rational way either Capricorn. Walk away until things are calmer tomorrow.
Alexis Sanchez (December 19)
Aries (March 21 - April 19) Lucky for you, you won’t have to worry about cash for now. You’ll have some dough coming in soon so just stop worrying about money. Remember to put some aside for a rainy day. You don’t want to blow it all today and end up back in the same sticky situation.
Nicki Minaj (December 8)
Jay Z (December 4)
Jamie Foxx (December 13)
Leo (July 23-August 23) You need new angles and new ideas during the holz to keep things fresh and interesting. Try spending time with people outside your normal friendship group for a bit of a change of mental scene.
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Brad Pitt (December 18)
Aries
Nelly Furtado (December 2)
Cancer
Taylor Swift (December 13)
Aquarius
Pisces
February 19-March 20
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Keri Hilson (December 5)
John Legend (December 28)
Jordin Sparks (December 22)
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boy talk
Hey,
Do I move on Or continue trying?
I started dating this girl a while ago and things were great. She told me that she was falling for me, and I was falling for her, but then a mutual friend of ours started telling her that I did not like her and that I was cheating on her. We tried to work things out, but we eventually broke up. A few months later, we got together and things were once again good. She told me again that she was falling for me and that she had not liked anyone as much as she did me. The mutual friend was out of the picture and things were good. But then another mutual friend came between us. We were good for a while and then I went to my ex’s to get some of my stuff. Well, the mutual friend told the girl I was dating at the time that I went to my ex’s to get some stuff and it hurt her feelings and we eventually broke up. I still have feelings for her. I really do. I want to be with her but I do not know how she feels. I tried to call right after we broke up but we did not talk. I think it was too soon for us to talk. We did this the last time we broke up. We went about 2 or 3 months without talking or anything and then we got back together. I know that most on-again, off-again relationships do not work, but I know some that do. I want to be with her; I really do. I like her a lot. I think I may even be in love with her. I just do not know what to do. I have been told that since I am the one that initiated the breakup, she is waiting for me to call her. What do I do? How long do I keep trying before I give up? Jeff (404) Jeff, It is indeed frustrating to fall in love with someone you treasure so much then a third party comes in and spoils the bliss that comes with being in a relationship. The issue that seems to be affecting your relationship is your inability to communicate with each other with regard to your lives. In many relationships, interference from others is common, and learning how to deal with this is very important. It would be important to sit down and talk with each other and agree on the best way forward. Understand that she may either accept to get back into the relationship or move on. In the meantime, both of you should swallow your pride and make that important call that will open a forum for conversation and help you make a decision.
Girl talk
I want to date a boy my friend is interested in Siz, I have a friend who likes a certain guy. She asked me to talk to him. I started talking to him as I wanted to get to know him a little. Now I cannot stop thinking about him and he feels the same, I think. But I am not sure if it is right to date him. Help me.
Anne (404) Hi, It is normal to feel the way you do because you have interacted with him. It is normal to be curious whether the person you are attracted to also feels the same way. The only way to find out is through communication. You feel a need for you to stop being interested in him simply because he is your friend’s choice, but do not feel guilty about this. We cannot choose whom we like. You do not have to remove him from your life (unless you want to). Be happy for your friend. Tell the guy about how she feels -- at least you will have done what she requested -- and let him make a choice. If you have an affair with him, chances are that your relationship with your girlfriend will become strained. You may develop feelings of loathing and jealousy for your friend if he eventually chooses her. Do not let your feelings for him make your friend’s relationship with him awkward. It is okay to be his friend. This is the best part. Call us on 1190 for more information and support. Big Siz
Big Bro
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